US Bridges

SR 0079 over SR 1045

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · South Strabane Township · Structure no. 000000000034563

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,327
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0079 over SR 1045 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0079 over SR 1045 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 61 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,327 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,226 by 2032. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0079
CrossesSR 1045
LocationSouth Strabane Township
RouteInterstate 79
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2108, -80.23889
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,327 (2023)
Projected traffic9,226 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$605,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0079 over SR 1045 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 0079 over SR 1045 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0079 over SR 1045 carry?

About 22,327 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 0079 over SR 1045?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0079 over SR 1045?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.